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INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION THEORY

ECON 761
Course Description

A review of theories of the firm, oligopoly, and imperfect competition. Includes applications of economic theory and game theory to agency theory, product diversity, technological change, and strategic behavior by firms--among other problems.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.62

-2.31% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.14% from Historical

A Rate
63.33%

-13.28% from Historical

Class Size
30

102.25% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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